Six vessel categories. One coordinated procurement layer.
Offshore wind vessels form the foundation of every successful offshore wind project, from early site surveys through installation and long-term operations. Kite & Compass provides specialist expertise across WTIVs, CTVs, SOVs, cable-lay vessels, survey vessels, and support vessels. Furthermore, we help developers and operators navigate vessel availability, charter strategies, procurement planning, and execution throughout the project lifecycle.
Vessel Procurement Across Every Vessel Category
WTIV
Wind Turbine Installation Vessels
For turbine installation campaigns, we support slot reservation strategies, day-rate benchmarking, charter planning, and tender execution for next-generation jack-up vessels.
CTV
Crew Transfer Vessels
During installation and operations phases, we assist with fleet sourcing, base-port positioning, and logistics coordination to ensure efficient personnel transfer.
SOV
Service Operation Vessels
Where long-term operations are required, we advise on charter structures, walk-to-work specifications, accommodation requirements, and motion-compensated gangway solutions.
Cable
Cable-lay & burial
In addition, we support the procurement of cable-lay and burial vessels for both inter-array and export cable campaigns, while helping optimise installation windows and equipment availability.
Survey
Survey & geotechnical
For site investigation activities, we coordinate geophysical, geotechnical, and met-ocean campaigns. We also support UXO and UXB clearance planning where required.
Guard
Guard & support
Throughout construction and commissioning activities, we coordinate guard vessels, ERRVs, multicats, and tugs to support safe and efficient project delivery.
From feasibility to O&M.
Stage 01
Feasibility & FEED
At the earliest stages of project development, we provide vessel cost modelling, market intelligence, and charter-risk assessments to support informed decision-making.
Stage 02
FID approach
As projects move toward Final Investment Decision, we assist with operator shortlisting, slot reservation strategies, and indicative charter terms.
Stage 03
Procurement & contracting
Once procurement begins, we support RFP design, bid evaluation, charter negotiations, and risk-allocation planning.
Stage 04
Mobilisation
Following contract award, our focus shifts to marine coordination, port arrangements, regulatory compliance, and crew positioning.
Stage 05
Construction & O&M
Finally, during construction and operational phases, we provide performance monitoring, claims support, and guidance on follow-on vessel requirements.